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Caxambu
Spend 1–2 days in Caxambu: one night, visit the mineral water park and the neogothic church, then head to Poços de Caldas.
Caxambu is a small spa town in Southern Minas Gerais, known for 12 mineral springs and a historic church. It’s best explored in a short stay with a night in a local hotel.
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- Airports
- CNF · GRU
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Caxambu190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Caxambu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay alert at night in isolated areas and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCNF Belo Horizonte/Tancredo Neves International Airport (≈2 h 30 min by car via BR‑381; main gateway for Southern Minas Gerais).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis are available for trips to the water park (≈5 km (3.1 mi)).Town is walkable; taxis are available for trips to the water park (≈3.1 mi (5 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféR$4–6 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedPousada (guesthouse) double, a night, per roomR$180 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per roomR$500 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CNF Belo Horizonte/Tancredo Neves International Airport (≈2 h 30 min by car via BR‑381; main gateway for Southern Minas Gerais) · GRU São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (≈3 h 30 min by car via BR‑381/BR‑354; alternative for international arrivals)
Weather and climate
Caxambu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; taxis are available for trips to the water park (≈5 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Poços de Caldas
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
BR‑354 north, about 30 min by car
Nearby spa town with thermal baths.
São Lourenço
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
BR‑354 north‑west, about 45 min by car
Another mineral‑water resort.
São Thomé das Letras
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
BR‑354 north, then local roads, ≈1 h 15 min
Mountain village, narrow roads; check weather.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Fazenda Vale Formoso
Rural hotel, 8 km (5 mi) north of town centre.Rural hotel, 5 mi (8 km) north of town centre.
Glória
Central location on Av. Camilo Soares.
Hotel Caxambu
On Rua Major Penha, near main square.
Palace
R. Doutor Viotti, convenient for walking.
União
Av. João Pessoa, close to shops.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$250–350 (≈ US$50–65) excl. bed
- High
- R$350–500 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × R$350 | R$350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × R$250 | R$500 |
| Taxi to water park (round trip)2 × R$30 · check | R$60 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$115 |
| Trip total≈ R$633 per person per day, bed included | R$1,265≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | R$4–6 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | R$20–35 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bottle of mineral water (500 ml) | R$3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | R$30–45 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited public transport; plan taxi or rental.
- Water park may have seasonal closures – check ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
US consulate in São Paulo; other embassies in Brasília.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi town centre → water park: about R$30 (≈ US$6) one‑way (check)
Say or show
- Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kohm lee‑zahn‑ah)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh‑bree‑gah‑doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn‑toh koos‑tah)
- Onde fica o banheiro? — Where is the bathroom? (ohn‑jee fee‑kah oo bah‑nyay‑roo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Caxambu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add taxi or rental car for water‑park access.
- Link to Poços de Caldas and São Lourenço guides for extended spa itinerary.
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